#ASCLMEMBERS - a reminder that many of our staff will be undertaking training on 10 and 11 September. Due to this, a limited Hotline service will run on these days/wait times and call backs will take longer than usual, for which we apologise. www.ascl.org.uk/hotline

Exclusive: The names, addresses, phone, national insurance and passport numbers of school staff members may have been 'compromised' in a cyber attack on the IT provider of a firm that maintains background check records for schools schoolsweek.co.uk/school-staff...

#FestivalofEducation - a packed venue earlier today for @robrobson137.bsky.social session on leading #AI in schools and colleges. It's been great to meet so many delegates today - if you've not been able to pop by, Sean, Tiffnie and Richard will be back tomorrow at Stand D19! #EducationFest

"A great opportunity to meet others in the same position and some really useful sessions." Taking up your first HT role in next year? The #ASCLNewHeads Conference on 23 June is designed to support you in the next phase of your leadership journey: www.ascl.org.uk/NewHeads

If you're looking to push your leadership of AI in schools to the next level, this might a great programme for you... @ASCL_UK presents Advanced AI Leadership in Schools - In collaboration with AI-in-Education, Educate Venture Research and Canopy CIC ascl.org.uk/professional...

If you're thinking of becoming an education consultant join us at ASCL on 25th June to learn from a couple of us who have done the role for a while. We'll cover the good and the bad and maybe the ugly: www.ascl.org.uk/professional...

From data protection to staff training to ethical considerations, #ArtificialIntelligence policies in #schools need to cover a range of factors. Expert advice from @robrobson137.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social on what a robust policy must contain buff.ly/HQXBpOa #edtech #teachers #edusky

From data protection to staff training to ethical considerations, #ArtificialIntelligence policies in #schools need to cover a range of factors. Expert advice from @robrobson137.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social on what a robust policy must contain buff.ly/FGMv9MQ #edtech #teachers #edusky

If you only read one @seced.bsky.social article this week: From data protection to staff training to ethical considerations, expert advice from @robrobson137.bsky.social – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – on what a robust #ArtificialIntelligence school policy must contain: buff.ly/HQXBpOa

1,000 Leaders Milestone Proud moment: I've coached 1,000+ leaders in my career. Many have gone on to better lead their staff and improve children's education. This is why I founded our company 9 years ago - to help leaders grow and enhance children's futures.

Please to launch @inclusioninpractice.org.uk today at #ASCL2025. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Huge thanks to you all! What an absolutely fantastic event 👏🏾👏🏼👏🏿

@lewisgoodall.com was excellent as #ascl2025 's last speaker - really profound, reminding us that class is still alive and well and that we need to fight tooth and nail for the most disadvantaged children

@samfr.bsky.social is up now - I have heard Sam speak a few times and he's always excellent - really looking forward to this #ascl2025

I love Carolyn Roberts saying 'a moral compass is great if you're holding it the right way' #ascl2025

Off to @evertonfc.com to engross myself in stuff that helps me switch off from the job. Great @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference keynote, thank you @sineadmc.bsky.social - will reflect, strategise and be well! #ASCL2025

Carolyn Roberts and @alisonpeacock.bsky.social are bringing us the work of the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education- such important work #ascl2025

@sineadmc.bsky.social urges us all to focus on what we can change, and to 'hold lightly' what we can't. And I love her suggestion that people consider their membership of organisations like ASCL as outsourcing their desire to influence the wider system. We do our best to do that for you. #ASCL2025

@sineadmc.bsky.social is presenting so well as she always does and giving us lots to think about in terms of our work and our lives and wellbeing #ascl2025

Ian Potter and Narinder Gill really challenging their workshop participants about the nature of inclusion in schools

Pathologising of SEND is a “real problem”, MM agrees

@tomrees.bsky.social and @mmulholland.bsky.social warn us about seeing SEND with a pathological lens

In his keynote at #ASCL2025, @pepediiasio.bsky.social pays tribute to the remarkable Sophie Bryant and Frances Mary Buss, founders of the Association of Headmistresses and the organisation that would eventually evolve into what we now know as the Association of School and College Leaders. #ASCL150

It's lovely to see @tomrees.bsky.social , a good friend of @ascl-uk.bsky.social on stage with the ever excellent Margaret Mulholland #ascl2025

Prof Becky Francis at #ASCL2025 updates delegates on the Curriculum and Assessment Review and the work done so far following feedback and surveys. The review is about evolution, not revolution, and seeks to build on existing success.

To applause from delegates at #ASCL2025, General Secretary Pepe Di’Iasio proposes a simpler, fairer, more intelligent approach to implementing school report cards. You can read more about this proposal here: www.ascl.org.uk/ASCL/media/A...

Great to see @beckyfrancis.bsky.social taking the stage to update #ascl2025 conference on the curriculum review

Very much needed

"We need resilience now more than ever, together with a healthy dose of optimism. Because these are not easy times...the theme of this conference is A Brighter Future...and we firmly believe that by working constructively with policymakers, we have the best chance of making it a reality." #ASCL2025

Powerful words from @pepediiasio.bsky.social to open day 2 of the #ASCL2025 conference #standingupforleaders

💬 'Schools, simply enforcing the rules, are left looking like the villains…' @pepediiasio.bsky.social will use his #ASCL2025 speech today to warn against the 'blunt instrument' of absence fines – and suggest an alternative to Ofsted's 'Nando’s-style' report cards

@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social challenges us to think about where we fit into government on our own terms #ascl2025

@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social is being very engaging as he talks to #ascl2025 conference

Excellent presentation about the future of eduaction from the Google for Education @googleforedu.bsky.social team - Fiona, Anu and Grace #ascl2025- so enjoy working with this team

A very full hall of leaders listening carefully to @ofstednews.bsky.social 's Martyn Oliver HMCI #ascl2025

Sir Martyn Oliver summarises what has been a whirlwind year of change, both in and out of the sector, and encourages delegates to respond to the #Ofsted consultation. He reiterates the purpose of report cards and says the new system recognises strengths and inclusion. #ASCL2025

HMCI Sir Martyn Oliver tells @ASCL2025 that it's really important that serving school and college leaders respond to Ofsted'current consultation. ASCL will be submitting our response, and sharing it with members, next week.

Martyn Oliver asks us all to respond to the @ofstednews.bsky.social consultation #ascl2025

HMCI reminds us of the large number of changes introduced by @ofstednews.bsky.social over the last year #ascl2025

HMCI, Martyn Oliver @ofstednews.bsky.social reminds us that @ascl-uk.bsky.social was his union as a leader for 2 decades #ascl2025

"It is an absolute privilege to stand before you as your President, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to address you all." ASCL President @mannybotwe.bsky.social begins his keynote address to delegates as #ASCL2025 @accliverpool.bsky.social begins.

"Despite the challenges, I am hopeful. I believe this country’s best days lie ahead, not behind. There are so many examples of excellence in countless colleges and schools. But together we need to go further, so that every child gets the best education." Bridget Phillipson at #ASCL2025

Keynote by SoS @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference includes details about smartphones in schools, absence, the RISE teams and SEN. #ascl2025

Thank you Manny for a great start to @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference. Looking forward to MEGA being adopted! @mannybotwe.bsky.social #ASCL

A fantastic start to #ASCL2025. Calling out the real challenges in education and a humorous but robust challenge of the new Ofsted framework and other core issues.

Absence scars life chances says @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social #ascl2025

Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson is up next at #ASCL2025. She talks about what we need to enable all children to succeed - great teachers, a curriculum that's fit for purpose, to tackle the attendance crisis, and strong and effective structures and accountability.

Attainment for all children particularly English and maths is essential for @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social #ascl2025

@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social tells us about the power of teachers and her headteacher on her own education and tells us that that is what she wants for every child #ascl2025

"It’s been a year of change for both of us since we met at this conference last March. And when I spoke here last year, I told you what I’d do. I made promises to deliver change for children, and since Labour entered government in July, that’s what I’ve done." #ASCL2025